10 Top notch trail treats for your next hike

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Before you head out on your next hike, don’t forget to pack a few nutritious and filling snacks along with your water. Here are 10 top-notch trail treats to keep your hunger in check when you’re on the move.

Peanut butter bread slices
Peanut Butter Bread. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

Melting chocolate chips in sourdough discard muffins.
Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins with Sourdough Discard. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Mini chocolate chip muffins are easy to bake trail treats, and they’re easy to pack too. Made with sourdough discard, they pack a tangy flavor punch and are a great pick-me-up.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pemmican

A piece of meat on a cutting board with herbs and spices.
Pemmican. Photo credit: Depositphotos.

Made with dried meat, grains, and berries, pemmican is packed with nutrition and a valuable protein source. This lightweight snack can keep you going for miles.
Get the Recipe: Pemmican

Peanut Butter Bread

Peanut butter bread slices
Peanut Butter Bread. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Here’s a quickbread that will soon become a regular on your list of favorite trail treats. The peanut butter adds a nutty flavor and helps make this a filling snack for hikers.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Bread

Sourdough Crackers

Sourdough discard crackers in a jar.
Sourdough Discard Crackers. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

If you’re looking for a lightweight snack to take on your next hike, try this sourdough discard cracker recipe. Add flax seeds, sesame seeds, or nuts and add a tablespoon of nut butter or hummus to help boost your energy on the trail.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Discard Crackers

Chocolate Smores Cookies

Chocolate Smore's Cookies
Chocolate Smore’s Cookies. Photo credit: Recipes From Leftovers.

Sometimes we just need a sweet trail treat and these chocolate s’mores cookies fit the bill. Sweet yet also filling with crushed graham crackers, gooey marshmallows, and chocolate for the flavor you know and love.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Smores Cookies

Banana Chip Flaxseed Bread

Banana Flax Bread.
Banana Flax Bread. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Pack slices of this heavier banana flax bread if you want a filling snack with a hint of chocolate when you’re embarking on a weekend hike. Wrap individual slices in tin foil then freeze for convenient trail treats.
Get the Recipe: Banana Chocolate Chip Flaxseed Bread

Sourdough Tortillas

Stack of sourdough starter discard tortillas on a wooden cutting board.
Sourdough Discard Tortillas. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

One of our favorite make-ahead hiking snacks, these delicious sourdough tortillas are great eaten cold with cold cuts, veggies and cheese. Pack a few chilled wraps to take a long for a lunch treat when you’re backpacking or hiking.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Tortillas

Chaffle Chips

Crispy Chaffle Chips inside wooden box with guacamole behind.
Crispy Low Carb Chaffle Chips. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Crispy and flavorful chaffle chips are fun trail treats and a nice change from potato chips.
Get the Recipe: Crispy Chaffle Chips

Chicken Jerky

Chicken Chips Jerky in a stone bowl.
Chicken Chips Jerky. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Here’s the ultimate protein-packed trail treat– Chicken Jerky Chips. These flavorful strips of goodness are the perfect companion for outdoor exploration. Lightweight and filling, they’re a “must-have” on your list of make ahead camping recipes.
Get the Recipe: Chicken Chips Jerky for Camping Adventures

Dehydrated Broccoli

Dried Broccoli pieces inside a bowl.
Dehydrating Broccoli . Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Balance your sweet and heavier trail treats with these light and crispy dehydrated broccoli snacks. They won’t weigh you down on your journey, yet they’re a tasty treat on the trail.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Green Goodness for Camping Crunch

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